Juvenile Fiction, Concepts
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The Colors Jesse Sees
by Bob Bartel
Jesse’s first day of school is NOT off to a good start! At home on the farm, Jesse sees tractors in every color of the rainbow! He knows colors by the names of the tractors and not by their traditional names. When he shows up at school for the...
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Princesses Don't Wear THAT!
by Cat White
Princess Nora loves to wear beautiful dresses and dislikes wearing anything else, no matter the weather! Through autumn, winter, spring, and summer, Nora’s mom shows her that princesses have more fun when they wear the right clothes for the right...
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Why So Grumpy, Po?
by Chelsea MacDonald
Inspired by the author’s real life, grumpy, one-eyed Shih-Tzu, Why So Grumpy, Po? is a glimpse into the life of a seemingly grumpy dog named Po. Po never seems content or satisfied, leading to the constant wonder from his family who always ask,...
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My ABC Poet Tree
Reading poetry LEAVES me happy! by Penny MacInnis
The alphabet poems, written to go with each piece of artwork, done by 5 to 7-year olds, contain many commonly used words. After the child has read each poem they will read "After you have listened to me, please sign your name on my poet tree." A...
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Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach
by Rae St. Clair Bridgman
If a jackrabbit were to visit you at bedtime, would you follow it? Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach is inspired by a certain half-white, half-brown jackrabbit seen at dusk at Victoria Beach, Manitoba after a first snowfall. This abcedary...
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Lights! Action! You're On!
by Nadia Comeau
A birthday cake awaits candles one to ten, each different from the other. One by one, the candles make their entrances. With individual shapes and personalities, each candle must cooperate to make the cake the best that it can be. Getting along...
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I Want
Get What You Give by Michael Koffler
Genre: Children's book Target audience: children ages 3 to 8 Main theme: life lesson on interpersonal relationships Themes relating: perfect alignment as young children see things in simple terms, and children are attracted to vibrant colors and...
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Tad the Trucker
by Kelly Paulgaard
Tad the Trucker has an important job hauling equipment. On this journey he is travelling from Grenfell, Saskatchewan to Edmonton, Alberta. He packs a lunch for his long drive and gets in the driver's seat to start the engine. Along the way he...
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Absolute Animal Alliteration
by Tim Kopperud
Children love word games. This delightful book uses bright pictures of kooky animals to introduce children to the power of the alphabet and the fun of alliteration. Absolute Animal Alliteration takes every single letter of the alphabet (yes, even...
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Iris and Cora
Adventures of the Tall Cousins by Jennifer Paquette
Cousins Iris and Cora love being tall. They love it so much they formed a club! Then one day, when faced with hurtful words, Iris begins to question her feelings about being tall. As Iris’s confidence sinks, Cora’s love for her soars — lifting...
